Join us to learn more about how you can launch your venture ideas during the UC Centre for Entrepreneurship's Summer Startup Programme.

During the evening you will get to learn about The Summer Startup Programme, what's involved, what you should consider in applying, and why it is regarded as one of the best experiences you can have during your time at UC.

Our info evening will include a panel discussion featuring Summer Startup alumni:

Renee Tauwhare - Teiny
Aarush Bhagwat - Asmaan
Jade Luxton - SteriNeedle

About Summer Startup:

The UCE Summer Startup Programme is your opportunity to explore your ideas, transforming your passions into action, and launching your impact in the world. We help fast-track your ideas into action, helping you launch commercial ventures and social enterprises that create value in the world.

Over 10 action-packed weeks, we create a supportive environment that will help you to build and develop your entrepreneurial mindset, while providing with the capabilities and support to explore, validate, and launch your venture.

Providing you with the opportunity to build value and create impact in the world.

Applications close: Sunday, 14th September, 2025.

The Summer Startup Programme runs between:

Monday 10th November - Friday 12th December 2025 +

Monday 5th January - Thursday 5th February 2026

Limited Scholarships Available!

Learn more and apply here:

https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/our-structure/faculties/business-faculty/centre-for-entrepreneurship/summer-startup-programme